Interference standard: a new approach to minimizing spectral interferences in inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

Autor(es)

Donati, George L. ^[1] ; Amais, Renata S. ^[1] ; Nobrega, Joaquim A. ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Chem, Grp Appl Instrumental Anal, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry; v. 26, n. 9, p. 1827-1832, 2011.
• Citações Web of Science: 22

Resumo

Spectral interferences are the most critical issue in inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry determinations. The effects of isobaric polyatomic ions on accuracy often represent an important limitation to the application of this technique to more complex matrices. This aspect is especially critical in quadrupole-based instruments and the most common approaches to minimizing the problem are based on collision-reaction cells and interfaces. In this work a new strategy based on minimizing the interfering ion signal variation is used to improve accuracy in K, As, P and Si determinations. Different from traditional internal standard methods, argon species naturally present in the plasma are used as probes to correct fluctuations in the interfering ion rather than in the analyte signal. Accuracy is significantly improved with no instrumental modification or post-plasma reactions. At the best conditions, recoveries ranging from 86 to 107% were obtained for all elements evaluated in different certified reference materials and spiking studies. Results were comparable and sometimes better than recoveries obtained with a collision-reaction interface. Adequate precision, accuracy and sensitivity were obtained while using the (38)Ar(+) probe even for isotopes prone to severe isobaric interferences such as (28)Si. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 10/50238-5 - Determinacao de fosforo, enxofre e silicio em biodiesel usando espectrometro de massa acoplado ao plasma induzido com interface de colisao e reacao
• Beneficiário: George Luis Donati
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Pós-Doutorado
• Processo FAPESP: 06/59083-9 - Espectrometria de massa acoplada ao plasma induzido: aspectos fundamentais e aplicações
• Beneficiário: Joaquim de Araújo Nóbrega
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático